Marta, it is never enough of a rational explanation to the Westerners that it is their war. Ukrainians fight for Western civilization.

I just returned from an extended visit to Poland. Ukrainians are everywhere there. I quickly learned to avoid casual chatting because I often found death and other tragedies behind them being there.

Knowing the region's history, I contributed to informing the West. Please check: “Ukraine: What might and what should happen next?”